So You Had A Bad Day

I had a bad day today. It wasn’t the worst, but it wasn’t the best. I woke up on the “wrong side of the bed”, as people like to say. I overslept my alarm… by like an hour. I stubbed my toe immediately after I got up out of bed, and Youkilis had an accident…

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Dinner and a Show (or the Lack of): The Importance of Phone-Free Meals with Loved Ones

We’ve all been there – sitting down to dinner with family or friends, only to find that instead of engaging in meaningful conversation and laughter, we’re all staring at our screens. I am ashamed to say that we have done this many times in our house. But what if I told you that there’s another…

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5 Tips for Bringing Positive Vibes to the New Year

As we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new, many of us make resolutions and set intentions for the upcoming 365 days. But let’s be real, by February, most of us have forgotten all about those good intentions and are back to our old ways. So, this year, let’s try something…

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AllieUffda is here!

Hello friends! First off, I wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season! Hope you all enjoy your time with family and friends or, at the very least, take some time to yourself to relax and recharge for the new year. Things are finally slowing down in our household. I just finished…

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My Trip To Germany

At the end of January, I was lucky enough to go to Germany for a work trip. I was overjoyed at the chance, mainly because I haven’t travelled outside of the US much –– never in my adult life. I’ve never made traveling a priority –– Bri and I are focusing on other things that…

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Stop & Smell The Flowers

Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the… peonies.. 😊 I think it’s good to take a minute sometimes just to •STOP•  There’s always something negative around us, that’s screaming to be let in. The important thing to remember, though, is that we have a choice. We can’t control what happens to us, but we…

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My Interview On The Her Sports Story Podcast

Guys, I was just featured on a podcast!! I recently had the opportunity to talk with Bethany Crouch, fellow former athlete and founder of the Her Sports Story Podcast! The Her Sports Story Podcast is an amazing space where former female athletes can connect and share their stories about their athletic career and life after…

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22 Things You Might Not Know About Me

I realized that I started this blog without really introducing myself. How rude of me! So, I decided to put together a list of things you might not know about me. Enjoy! I’m 6ft tall My favorite color is black I played Division 1 Softball at the University of Kansas (pitcher/utility… what what!) I’m an…

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6 Dog-Friendly Plants For Your Home

A couple of months ago, I wrote “5 Plants To Get This Spring For Your Home“, where I shared some of the plants I was looking to get this year for our home! (You can read that here!) Today, I thought I’d write a similar post, but for all those dog-lovers! Bri and I have two…

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Making Good Habits

You make habits every single day. Sometimes we get lucky and create productive ones — other times, not so much. But it’s important to note: Your habits dictate who you become. Are your habits supporting your vision? I encourage you to be mindful of what you’re doing and why you’re doing it, then ask yourself:…

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